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Chucks score 21 runs to earn win after falling behind 8-0

PUNXSUTAWNEY– Punxsy baseball coach Mike Dickey said anyone who comes to watch the Chucks play this season needs to keep one thing in mind about his team.

Punxsy isn't a team where any opponent can feel safe with its lead.

After failing behind 8-0 in the second inning, the Chucks (8-7) scored 21 runs over the next five innings to earn a five-inning, 21-11 mercy rule decision over Hollidaysburg Monday.

"One thing you should learn from these guys is don't leave them," Dickey said. "We scored eight runs in the seventh inning to beat State College when we were trailing by seven. These guys, they're resilient and they don't quit. Unfortunately, we got ourselves in that position."

The turning point for Punxsy was the bottom of the second inning.

After having one runner on an error and another ground out, the Chucks had seven consecutive hits, culminating with Joe Pisano's three run home run.

"For me the turning point was definitely the second inning," Dickey said. "We went from being down 8-0 to being up 9-8 once the dust settled."

The sudden change in momentum also changed Dickey's strategy.

"We decided when we were down 8-0 that we were looking to find a pitcher to eat innings because we have four games this week," Dickey said. "But after we took the lead, our strategy changed."